# Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-04408

University of Calgary - Advanced Contract Award Notice / Notice of Proposed Procurement - Benchtop flow cytometer with small particle detector

**Recipient:** Becton Dickinson Canada Inc.

**Award Amount:** $188,053.40
**Ceiling:** $188,053.40

**Awarded:** June 18, 2026

**Identifier:** AB-2026-04408

University of Calgary awarded Becton Dickinson Canada Inc. a direct award for a benchtop flow cytometer system and 48 months of service coverage.

### Description

Purchase of a BD FACSymphony™ A1 Cell Analyzer, including the BD High Throughput Sampler and BD FACFlow Supply System, with 48-month all-inclusive service coverage. The purchase supports the CFI-funded research program “Ecology-driven microbiome editing for gut health” in the Department of Biological Sciences.

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